Avoid These 3 Summer Nutrition Hazards

Keep these things in mind all the time, but especially during hot weather.

By Jewels Doskicz, R.N.
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> Jewels Doskicz is a registered nurse, freelance writer, patient advocate, health coach, and long-distance cyclist. Jewels is the moderator of Diabetic Connect’s weekly #DCDE Twitter chat, and she and her daughter both live healthfully with type 1 diabetes.

Summertime creates changes in the way we cook and eat. According to Boston.com, one in six Americans will fall ill each year from food-borne diseases. With picnics abounding, here are some tips to keep things safe.

1. Beware of germs. Handling raw meat and eating meat that is undercooked can make a person down right sick. Using clean utensils and washing hands after handling raw meat is vital. Purchase a food thermometer to determine when foods are ready to serve; the outside appearance of meat can be deceiving.

2. Take it easy on charred foods. Limiting the heat of your grill may be prudent. Charring and burnt foods have been under fire recently possibly increasing our risk of cancer.